Opposition migration policy 'revenue neutral' Angus Taylor says the coalition's migration policy won't damage public finances or the economy and will get the balance right between immigration and housing. AAP · May 26, 2024
Afternoon Update: Taylor and Dutton at odds on migration; ‘Diddy’ faces new lawsuit; and Kiwi fined for trying to ‘body slam’ an orca Shadow treasurer says Coalition will seek to cut net migration by 25% over three years The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
Angus Taylor at odds with Dutton on migration targets in ‘shambolic’ post-budget appearance The shadow treasurer suggests net migration cuts may be shallower than those stated by the opposition leader The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
Migration plan wobble raises questions for opposition Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has defended inconsistencies in his party's migration plan, saying the overall point of the exercise is to free up homes. AAP · May 22, 2024
Dutton won’t rule out a Coalition government quitting ICC – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024
Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended a handout of energy rebates to all households despite calls to have it extended more to those struggling to make ends meet. AAP · May 14, 2024
Cost-of-living help branded 'Band-Aid on bullet wound' Cost-of-living budget measures have been branded inadequate by the coalition, with a manufacturing policy promising subsidies facing a significant hurdle. AAP · May 14, 2024
Jim Chalmers delivers 2024 budget speech – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024
Chalmers signals inflation focus in budget – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2024
Firms would have been less able to accelerate prices and inflation with proposed competition policy, Chalmers says Treasurer says proposed reforms would mean ‘more confidence’ in mergers scrutinised by the ACCC The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024
‘A big boys’ club’: senior Liberal women fight to solve the party’s gender problem The preselection of Simon Kennedy in Cook has fanned fears about lack of balance – with more men set to replace retiring female MPs The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2024
Slowing economy can't be ignored in budget: Chalmers The treasurer says the upcoming federal budget will be a balancing act between fighting inflation and addressing a slowing economy. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Property investors won't lose tax deductions: Treasurer Treasurer Jim Chalmers says property investors will continue to enjoy their tax breaks, while ruling out the prospect of changes to negative gearing. AAP · Feb 11, 2024
AAP · Jan 31, 2024 Prices ease but insurance and housing are still biting Consumer price growth is coming off the boil but some key essential goods and services are still painfully elevated.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024 Jim Chalmers warns restoring tax cuts to high earners would ‘smash’ budget by almost $40bn Treasurer’s data estimates reimposing old stage-three cuts while retaining Labor’s plan for low and middle earners would cost $39bn over four years
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024 Stage-three tax cuts: cabinet approves new cost-of-living relief for workers on less than $150,000 Taxpayers earning under $150,000 would be better off under a plan to retain the 37% tax bracket, unwinding the Morrison government’s stage-three tax cuts due to come into effect this year
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024 Scott Morrison to resign from politics for ‘new challenges in the global corporate sector’ Former prime minister quitting after 16 years in parliament to also ‘spend more time with my family’
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2024 Greens warn Labor stage-three tax cuts will add to inflation and bring little relief for most workers Party releases Parliamentary Budget Office estimates that the plan will cost $323.6bn over a decade
AAP · Jan 10, 2024 Unions sink calls for government role in port pay clash A union chief has brushed off suggestions the federal government needs to step in to prevent a maritime workplace dispute worsening.
AAP · Oct 27, 2023 Federal pollies take getting fit for office literally Prominent politicians have engaged in a month-long fitness challenge, with the man in charge of the 'competition' portfolio ironically winning the lot.
AAP · Oct 7, 2023 Young people 'key' to voice success as PM casts vote Political leaders have called on young people to be the voice of their generation ahead of the referendum, as the prime minister cast his vote early.
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Plan to boost employment labelled 'missed opportunity' The Albanese government's employment white paper has been called a missed opportunity to curb inflation while bringing down unemployment.
The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023 Chris Barrett becomes new head of the Productivity Commission, as Jim Chalmers flags fresh focus Treasurer Jim Chalmers has appointed Chris Barrett, an economist with extensive public service and governmental experience, as the new chair of the Productivity Commission.